Category: Chemical Engineering
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Joseph J. Martin Award supports 2023 scholars
The award established in honor of a former Michigan Chemical Engineering professor is given to exceptional graduate students who exhibit outstanding scholarship, athletic prowess and a strong commitment to service.
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Additive manufacturing optimizes multifunctional chemically reactive systems
Tuning the properties of membrane and catalyst layers could offer a promising way to optimize reactors for fuel cells, electrolyzers and partial oxidation reactions.
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Jovan Kamcev receives AIChE 35 Under 35 Award
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Foundation recognizes young professionals who have made an impact in the field of chemical engineering before the age of 35.
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Recent funding advances environmentally friendly conditioning agents in shampoo development
Procter and Gamble’s continued partnership with Ronald Larson and the Larson Lab explores greener opportunities for conditioning agents in shampoo.
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Michael Maten recognized as 2023 Alumni Merit Award recipient
Michigan Chemical Engineering alum and Director of EV Policy and Regulatory Affairs at General Motors, Michael Maten (BSE ’93) has been selected for 2023 Alumni Merit Award.
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Wireless and battery-free sensors for sustainable smart cities
The sensors will provide real-time data for smart decision-making by allowing the natural environment and the built environment to communicate seamlessly.
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Sharon Glotzer named a Clarivate Citation Laureate
23 world-class researchers have been selected for exhibiting exceptional levels of citation among the scientific community within the areas of science recognized by the Nobel Prize.
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Xiwen Gong nominated for Nature’s Inspiring Women in Science Program
Nature’s Inspiring Women in Science Award is a prestigious recognition that celebrates the accomplishments of women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
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AI tool helps optimize antibody medicines
Machine learning points out why antibodies fail to stay on target, binding to molecules that aren’t markers of disease—and suggests better designs.
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Largest U.S. investment in particle self-assembly seeks to deliver on nanotechnology’s promise
With applications in transportation, energy, health care and more, the center includes African universities and creates opportunities for overlooked talent in the U.S.
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Undergraduate student explores graduate research opportunities at Michigan Chemical Engineering
The Nikolla Lab hosted an undergraduate student from Roosevelt University in Chicago as part of U-M’s Summer Research Opportunity Program.
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ICOM recognizes PhD student David Kitto
Chemical Engineering PhD Student David Kitto received the World Association of Membrane Societies Oral Presentation Award at the International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes held in Chiba, Japan.
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Introducing opportunities for the next generation of STEM scholars
Local high school students learn about pressure sensors, nanotechnology and renewable energy as an introduction to research and engineering.
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Q&A with Chemical Engineering undergraduate student Asesh Chanda
Asesh Chanda discusses his internship in the Nikolla Lab and exploring graduate-level research.
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Rebecca Lindsey receives Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum Young Investigator Award
The AIChE CoMSEF Young Investigator Award recognizes outstanding research in computational molecular science and engineering, encompassing both methods and applications.
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Funding supports solution to detect lead in drinking water
Research led by Mark Burns is refining a solution to rapidly detect lead in drinking water.
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A stretchable nano-crumpled material could help prevent infection in patients with medical implants
The material could provide a low-cost and scalable solution for long-term antibacterial protection.
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Michigan Engineering student team wins round two of IBM Call for Code challenge with traffic management solution
The undergraduate student team has developed Traffic AI, a system that uses machine learning to reduce traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions.
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$1.3M to improve urea production and reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Rather than contributing to emissions, the production of an essential fertilizer could consume carbon dioxide, and a U-M team will explore such a method.